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1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.1.1Top Exotic, Luxury & Classic Cars For Sale By Owner Of The Week – 5/24/2019https://blog.dupontregistry.com/fsbo-weekly/top-exotic-cars-for-sale-by-owner-5-24-2019/
https://blog.dupontregistry.com/fsbo-weekly/top-exotic-cars-for-sale-by-owner-5-24-2019/#respondFri, 24 May 2019 20:05:39 +0000https://blog.dupontregistry.com/?p=149914duPont REGISTRY’s new Premium Private Sellers Program is dedicated to exotic, luxury and classic cars that are for sale by owner. For 35 years the duPontREGISTRY has been the #1 marketplace when it comes to listing, marketing and selling the world’s most sought-after automobiles. We specialize in makes like Ferrari, Porsche, McLaren, Lamborghini, Bugatti, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW, and many others.

The Ferrari 488 Pista “Piloti Edition” was unveiled last year as a celebration of AF Corse’s #51 car after its dominating performance in the 2017 FIA World Endurance Championship. Only factory-supported drivers were able to order this special edition Ferrari, making it a rare supercar right off the bat.

Even though this car may be a rare gem, Florian Merckx, a Ferrari racing driver, posted up a picture of a Ferrari 488 Pista “Piloti Ferrari” Edition on his Instagram account. However, this seems to be the first time we’ve seen an example of this car in the Nero Daytona finish. It’s truly an incredible sight. Other colors that are offered for this special edition include Argento Nurburgring, Blu Tour de France, and of course, Rosso Corsa.

]]>https://www.classiccar.me.uk/?feed=rss2&p=9320Only Road-Legal Aston Martin Vulcan Taking Part in Gumball 3000https://blog.dupontregistry.com/news/road-legal-aston-martin-vulcan-gumball3000-mrjww/
https://blog.dupontregistry.com/news/road-legal-aston-martin-vulcan-gumball3000-mrjww/#respondFri, 24 May 2019 18:54:12 +0000https://blog.dupontregistry.com/?p=149907Aston Martin has unveiled the only road-legal Vulcan supercar on their Instagram page. The exterior of this wild car is finished in a unique livery that was inspired by the Avro Vulcan Bomber plane. Aston Martin did a great job replicating the bomber’s livery on the car, even including a Royal Air Force (RAF) roundel on the sides.

As mentioned before, this is a completely road-legal version of the Vulcan. The most noticeable modification can be found right up front thanks to the new headlights.

Because of this Vulcan’s ability to drive on the road, it will be partaking in the upcoming Gumball 3000 rally. Driving the car will be none other than @MrJWW for the trip from Mykonos to Ibiza, starting on June 9th, 2019.

Mika Häkkinen, also know as “The Flying Finn,” is a Formula One legend. During his F1 racing career, spanning from 1991 to 2001, he snagged two Formula One World Championships for McLaren. Now, McLaren Automotive and Häkkinen have teamed up to unveil a new 720S GT3.

This specific 720S GT3 is finished in a Papaya paint that is about as bright as they come. As for its livery, it has five blue stripes running down that center and they even flow into the air tunnel on the hood. Pairing the blue and orange together turned out to be a beautiful idea.

The most interesting part of the exterior is the Häkkinen name on the doors. That’s because The Flying Finn will actually be racing this car at the upcoming Suzuka 10 Hours race later this year in August. We can’t wait to see him in action again!

]]>https://www.classiccar.me.uk/?feed=rss2&p=9340Lamborghini Polo Storico Restores Little Tony’s 1971 Miurahttps://blog.dupontregistry.com/lamborghini/lamborghini-polo-storico-restores-little-tonys-1971-miura/
https://blog.dupontregistry.com/lamborghini/lamborghini-polo-storico-restores-little-tonys-1971-miura/#respondFri, 24 May 2019 15:37:31 +0000https://blog.dupontregistry.com/?p=149899A stranger appeared at the Lamborghini factory in 1969 and asked for a tour. Once they realized it was Frank Sinatra they rolled out the red carpet. He saw the early P400 Miuras being built by hand, and it was there he ordered one for himself. He told the press “If you want to be someone, buy a Ferrari. If you are somebody, you buy a Lamborghini”. His friend Dino Crocetti (Dean Martin) immediately followed, along other Italian crooners. That is why Lamborghini Polo Storico has restored Little Tony’s 1971 Miura.

In their latest press release, we’ve learned that Anthony Ciacci was a singer from Rome. After adopting his stage name of “Little Tony”, he rose to fame and moved to San Marino. This is where his Miura P400 S was delivered on March 2nd of ’71. It was purchased by an Italian collector with the intent of being restored for this year’s Concourso at Villa d’Este (Memorial day Weekend).

After consulting with his local Lamborghini dealer, headquarters was contacted for all the car’s information. Working with Polo Storico, every part that showed wear was replaced with new parts. This was a learning project, leading to 200 new restoration parts being added to the lineup in 2018. Once the work was completed, the car was certified by Polo Storico as being historically significant thanks to Little Tony, and also because it is 1 of 6 Miuras ordered with Azzuro Mexico paint.

Polo Storico will restore any Lamborghini up to the 2001 model year, so if your raging bull is getting tired, send it home for some TLC. Click the link below to find a Lamborghini dealer near you, and stay with us for all your exotic car news.

]]>https://www.classiccar.me.uk/?feed=rss2&p=93502020 Porsche Speedster Reviewed by Carfectionhttps://blog.dupontregistry.com/porsche/2020-porsche-speedster-reviewed-by-carfection/
https://blog.dupontregistry.com/porsche/2020-porsche-speedster-reviewed-by-carfection/#respondFri, 24 May 2019 14:00:48 +0000https://blog.dupontregistry.com/?p=149891Sardinia looks like an amazing place to live, so you wouldn’t want to drive a boring car on these winding roads. Stuttgart has turned out several Speedsters over the past 70 years, and their latest offers more than any of its predecessors. That’s why Henry Catchpole and his team decided give us all the details. If you want a Porsche 911 unlike any other, here is the 2020 Porsche Speedster reviewed by Carfection.

History will look at the 991 series Porsche GT3 as a prolific automobile. It spawned the latest GT3 Touring, GT3 RS, and the Speedster will be the end of this generation. Essentially a GT3 Touring with the roof removed, it arrives with the same 503 horsepower flat-six, rear steering, PCCB brakes, and a six-speed manual transmission.

2019 Porsche Concept

Previous Speedsters have had no roof, or a flimsy cloth targa, but this one is a game-changer. Under the carbon fiber deck lid is a manual cloth top. The only electronics involved are the latches, and this is appealing thanks to the loss of the electro-hydraulic system. This masterpiece is a proper farewell to the 991 series Porsche 911, so click the link below to find out dealer near you.

Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest fútbol/soccer/football players to ever live, has just taken to Instagram to show off his latest purchase. The purchase? A new McLaren Senna supercar. Ronaldo’s Senna is just the latest addition to his ever-growing collection of supercars. In the past, he’s shown off his Bugatti Chiron and Veyron.

The McLaren is a great choice for Ronaldo, as it’s just as agile and fast on the track as he is on the pitch. Named after the legendary Formula One driver Ayrton Senna, McLaren aimed to make the Senna a true track car that can legally drive on the road. Powering the car is a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine that produces 789 bhp and 590 lb-ft of torque. Combine that power with the Senna’s extreme aero components and you have the recipe for a track monster.

If one Japanese sports car could define a decade it would have to come from Toyota. Their flagship of the 1990’s was the Toyota Supra for sale. What began as a trim level in 1978 evolved through 4 generations to become its own model. The Toyota Supra price depended on three options. First was your choice of turbo or naturally aspirated. Number 2 is automatic or manual transmission. The third is hardtop or sports roof. The Toyota Supra specs included the option for a removable targa top. A well-optioned Toyota Supra Price would reach $40,000, a fraction of what they sell for now.

Toyota Supra Review

Others will tell you to keep in mind the 1998 Toyota Supra is over two decades old. Sure it was designed at the end of the 1980’s, but the Mark 4 Supra is still competitive today. For the sake of brevity, we will focus on the Toyota Supra Turbo price. Each example was powered by a 3.0L straight six engine.

Because of the sequential compressors, low RPM boost is easily built by using the brake pedal to pressurize the intake. Steering is properly weighted, and the bias is perfect for holding a drift. The Toyota Supra horsepower of 321 might seem low by today’s standards, but the actual output of the engine was much higher. Driving the car is an analog experience. There are no complicated screens to navigate or distract you. Listen to the intake and exhaust, and watch your boost gauge to shift at the right time. The Toyota Supra price is truly rewarding.

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Toyota Supra Specs:

Known as the 2JZ-GTE, this formidable contender has been swapped into almost every make and model. This Toyota Supra engine is rated at 321 horsepower and 315 lb-ft of torque, but we sill dissect that a little later. This allowed the Toyota Supra top speed is 177 mph, but it was limited to 155 mph outside of Japan. The efficiency of sequential turbochargers allow the Mark 4 Supra to run 0-60 mph in 4.7 seconds. At the drag strip, a Toyota Supra 1/4 mile of 13 seconds at 109 mph made it quicker than many V8 competitors.

Price: $40,000

Engine: 3.0L Sequential Turbo Straight Six

Transmission: 6-Speed Manual, or 4-Speed Automatic

Horsepower: 321 hp

Torque: 315 lb-ft

0-60 mph: 4.7s

1/4 mile: 13.1s @109 mph

Top Speed: 177 mph

Toyota Supra Engine

Many view the Toyota Supra engine as the best inline-6 ever made. It starts with a cast-iron block with 7 main bearings. Easily capable of 1,500 horsepower, its design will last long after you read this. An aluminum head has dual cams and four valves per cylinder. One disadvantage is the Mark 4 Supra is the use of an external timing belt instead of a chain, but replacement is not much of a headache. Variable timing for the intake cam arrived in 1997, increasing the efficiency at all RPM.

Advances in turbo technology have allowed the complex sequential setup to be replaced by a single turbocharger. Variable geometry and dual scroll turbines can adapt more quickly than the original system. Considering the great Toyota Supra price, it is easy to make 600 to 800 reliable horsepower without sacrificing civility. Modifying your air and fuel system will put a dent in the fuel economy. The Toyota Supra mpg is rated at 24 highway, and it can reach 30 mpg with a nice intake and exhaust upgrade.

Toyota Supra Transmission

Two decades ago, transmissions came in two flavors. Almost every performance car mirrored the Toyota Supra transmission. The base model was a no-frills 4-speed automatic. It was not as popular as the manual, so finding repair parts is a problem. On the other hand, Toyota partnered with Getrag to allow the Toyota Supra price to include a new six-speed manual. While it is a robust gearbox, 5th gear is 1:1 and 6th gear is a 0.8 overdrive. Those who make big power normally swap in an American gearbox to have two overdrives and more parts availability.

Toyota Supra Interior

The cockpit of a Toyota Supra is the epitome of 90’s design. You are the focus of attention, as the controls and entertainment are aimed at the driver’s seat. Gauges are big and easy to read, and the shifter is in an optimal spot. The Mark 4 Supra radio consists of a double-DIN head unit with plenty of room for upgrades. Both seats have plenty of support along with bolsters for hard cornering.

Behind the front seats are two very small seats. They were needed to make the Toyota Supra price to match a 2+2 layout for insurance reasons. Although they would work for small humans, many enthusiasts remove them to save weight. That leads to another point. Finding a Toyota Supra interior in original condition is becoming more difficult. Until such time as the manufacturer offers reproduction parts, it will be up to the internet and social media to keep the passion alive.

Toyota Supra Brakes

This is where the 90’s cars get their reputation. Perhaps we are all spoiled by massive rotors and aggressive pads, but the Toyota Supra brakes are downright atrocious. Base model cars had 11.6″ front rotors, and the Turbo models had 12.7″ on the front. Engineers made up for the small size by incorporating the first true stability system. Using technology from their F1 teams, it was one of the first production car with a 4-channel ABS system. It was tuned to allow maximum cornering, and to pull the car back in when if a drift began.

Toyota Supra Standout Features

As much as the Toyota Supra specs were ahead of their time, Japanese engineering held tight to old-world technology. It was one of the last passenger cars to use a mechanical cooling fan. This is in contrast to the extensive use of aluminum for the hood, front crossmember, oil pan, upper control arms, and the targa roof. This allowed the Toyota Supra price to be competitive around the world. The 17″ wheels make tires affordable, but the they are staggered widths. The fronts are skinny, being 235-45, and the rears are moderately sized 255-40. With comfortable sidewalls, the Toyota Supra would let you know when it was about to let go.

]]>https://www.classiccar.me.uk/?feed=rss2&p=9380Corvettes on the Circle 2019 by Skyway Corvette Club Recaphttps://blog.dupontregistry.com/events/23rd-corvettes-on-the-circle-by-skyway-corvette-club/
https://blog.dupontregistry.com/events/23rd-corvettes-on-the-circle-by-skyway-corvette-club/#respondThu, 23 May 2019 20:46:20 +0000https://blog.dupontregistry.com/?p=149874Article by Skyway Corvette ClubSkyway Corvette Club held their 23 rd annual charity event ”Corvettes on the Circle 2019” at St. Armand’s Circle, Sarasota, Florida on Saturday, May 5, 2019 with a new high in registration of 177 Corvettes.

Each generation of Corvette was represented and both owners and spectators had a lot of opportunities to view the cars in a great setting. Every year we have participants coming from across the state including Miami, Tallahassee, and Orlando to name a few.

We are proud of the fact that we have in the past sent 18 veterans to Washington, D.C. as part of the Honor Flight program and know we will be able to send more this year with monies raised from this event.

We also have made significant contributions to Camp Anokijig, a summer camp for underprivileged children and will again be able to continue our support.

Everyone has that one friend that “lives at the track”. The person that fights for a faster lap each weekend, battling against other racers and themselves. Imagine what a weekend would be like if you could simply show up, get in your car, and drive out onto the track?

New Jersey Motorsports Park offers this experience along with plush amenities. Located in Millville, it is only 45 minutes from Philadelphia, 1 hour from Wilmington, and 2.5 hours from Manhattan. It is home to 2 world class tracks and a dedicated karting track. The campgrounds are large enough to host the SCCA Majors Tour. It has a concert space and “Chopper’s Hatchet House” an outdoor Axe Throwing experience.

This is what happens when you mix a country club with race fuel and rubber. A mecca for East Coast gearheads, NJMP also has 10 acres devoted to Paintball. The Finish Line Pub is open Thursday to Sunday, and it offers a wide variety of food along with a full bar. Outisde is the spacious pool with room for relaxing after a day on the track.

With so much to do, this 500 acre resort is basically all-inclusive. All it needs is you. That’s why we are proud to announce Phase IV of their Exotic Car Garages. These condos were built with our needs in mind. Depending on your floor plan, you will have room for up to 10 cars, a lift, and ample storage for tires & tools.

“When I found out NJMP was building Exotic Car Garages on the track, I was one of the first to buy. As a racer and collector, the convenience of having my cars there was a key selling point,” says Phase I ECG owner Jerry Raffa. “Since then, I’ve customized my 1,500 square foot garage to hold six cars and a lift, as well as adding a 500-square-foot loft, kitchenette, bath, and a deck where we have front row seats to all the races.”

Sure, there is nothing wrong with keeping your cars at home. But driving them on public roads is becoming more dangerous each day. At NJMP, they will have 24/7 surveillance, with protection from spinkler systems and a CO2 monitor. Upstairs, your living space will be built to order. Options include a home theater system, 2nd floor balcony, and kitchenette.

Current residents live & work in D.C., Philly, and around the NY Metro area. You can sit back and relax while watching the best in bikes, karts, SCCA, and F2000 go at it. Phase IV offers units ranging from 1,000 to 1,500 square feet. Each garage door is large enough for a motorsports trailer or RV, but we don’t recommend racing them.

Collector Bobby Brown is enjoying the ultimate motorsports lifestyle at NJMP. “After purchasing a Villa at Breighton and joining the Drivers Club a few years ago, I was captured by the excitement and development of Phase I of the Exotic Car Garages,” says the Phase II ECG owner. “The Exotic Car Garages provide a perfect fit for me, my collection, and my passion.”

Phase IV will be completed soon, and the units on the end are already under contract. Think of all the people who own golf-course homes. With a sport in decline, the residents are tied to a sinking ship. Motorsports are not going anywhere, and a neighborhood built around them is the way of the future. Something that can be shared with family and friends, in a safe & convenient location. If you want a fun & affordable real estate investment, click on the button to register your interest in your own Exotic Car Garage.

Presented by New Jersey Motorsports Park

Adjacent to Millville Municipal Airport, NJMP is conveniently located near Philadelphia, the Jersey Shore, New York and Baltimore, offering diverse and dynamic motorsports attractions.

The park includes two world-class road courses, Thunderbolt and Lightning, a motorsports country club known as the “Drivers Club” and “Riders Club” with the Finish Line Pub and Breighton Room Restaurant, and Go-Karting at Tempest Raceway, one of the top karting facilities in the U.S., Battlegrounds Paintball, and Chopper’s Hatchet House Outdoors!